YEARLY HIGH
6.5005 KPW
YEARLY LOW
5.4959 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0128 KPW

2019 PKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6.5005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 5.4959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0046 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4533 to the December average rate of 5.8095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.5005 was down 20.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.1717, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,250,271 KPW
2018 Average 3,721,502 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,747,955 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 502,315.94 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.5412
5.5664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.2930, compared to 5.7325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.6557 KPW (High: 6.1516 / Low: 5.4959). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 KPW (High: 5.8243 / Low: 5.7963).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6557
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3386 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 6.4599) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.1324), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6725 (-20.57%).

2019 Avg (February) 6.4599
2018 Avg (February) 8.1324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4748 6.4248 6.4533
February 6.5005 6.4378 6.4599
March 6.4923 6.3909 6.4381
April 6.4129 6.3319 6.3584
May 6.3629 5.9097 6.1934
June 6.1516 5.4959 5.8548
July 5.7500 5.5453 5.6477
August 5.7320 5.6016 5.6491
September 5.7821 5.7222 5.7458
October 5.7875 5.7287 5.7591
November 5.8088 5.7631 5.7841
December 5.8243 5.7963 5.8095